Dec 14 In collapse of US-Russian military ties, some experts see nuclear risk By Robert Burns, Associated Press The collapse of U.S. military relations with Russia could prove to be one of the most consequential aspects of President Barack Obama's national security legacy. Continue reading
Dec 13 Watch The fall of Aleppo is a turning point. What's next for Syria's war? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 13 Fall of Aleppo poses first major test of Trump's Russia posture By Bradley Klapper and Josh Lederman, Associated Press Critics say Trump's brushstroke analysis of Syria's internal conflicts paints a far rosier picture of Russia's aims than reality — and even endorses some of the propaganda Assad has used to delegitimize his opponents. Continue reading
Dec 13 Here's what Aleppo looked like before the shelling began By Larisa Epatko Syria’s northern city of Aleppo was once a thriving commercial hub with a proud history dating back millennia. Photos show what it was like before the bombings. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch 3:29 News Wrap: Syrian forces on the verge of recapturing Aleppo By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, the Syrian army and its allies appeared on the verge of recapturing the city of Aleppo. The military said it now controls 99 percent of eastern Aleppo, leaving rebels with a tiny enclave. Also, in… Continue watching
Dec 11 ISIS recaptures ancient city of Palmyra By Michael D. Regan The Islamic State began its advance around Palmyra on Thursday. Syrian government forces captured the city in March. Continue reading
Dec 10 Adding 200 more troops to Syria, U.S. deepens involvement By Robert Burns, Associated Press Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Saturday he is sending 200 more troops to accelerate the push on the Islamic State's self-declared capital of Raqqa. Continue reading
Dec 07 U.S., western nations demand immediate cease-fire in Aleppo By Josh Lederman, Associated Press In a joint statement, the leaders of Britain, Germany, Italy, France, Canada and the U.S. demanded that Syria's government address the humanitarian crisis by allowing United Nations aid in to eastern Aleppo. They said the U.N. should investigate reports of… Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 7:42 Egypt envisions 'strengthening' of U.S. relationship under Trump By PBS News Hour Egypt has experienced turbulent relations with the U.S. under the Obama administration, but President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was the first foreign leader to congratulate President-elect Donald Trump on his victory. Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Warner interviews Egyptian foreign minister… Continue watching
Dec 02 Watch 8:10 Why James Mattis could be an 'awkward fit' for the Trump administration By PBS News Hour Who is James “Mad Dog” Mattis, the president-elect’s choice for secretary of defense? Judy Woodruff sits down with two who know the retired general well: Michael Gordon of The New York Times and Steve Simon, a former national security council… Continue watching